SUPPORT
Resources available to support you and your loved ones
Bind Safe
Bind Safe is an informational hub and educational video series promoting safe binding practices, education around the basics of gender dysphoria, and additional resources for youth, parents, medical professionals, and allies.
The Hoodie Cam
The Hoodie Cam is designed to empower people to know their rights when it comes to filming the police and fighting anti-Black bias. Let’s spread the word and show the police that the world is watching.
Unconditional Love Series
Unconditional Love is an online educational resource to help families better navigate the coming out process through education, tips and stories. The webpage is a hub of videos featuring real stories and advice from five diverse families.
Small Acts Every Day
Small Acts Every Day resource is a picture book and video series that encourages kindness, uniqueness and support we can give each other.
2SLGBTQ+ Counselling
Get REAL is happy to provide 2SLGBTQ+ Counselling sessions with one of our two 2SLGBTQ+ identifying registered social workers, at no cost. Spaces are limited.
Steps of Hope
Steps of Hope is speaker series that strives to open our minds, foster compassion, and community building through inspiring keynotes.
Gender Joy Gear Program
Gender Joy Gear Program helps trans, non-binary, and gender diverse youth access gender affirming gear and educational resources. This program selects 25 youth each quarter.
After-School Programs
Program available to students Grade 8-12 in Ontario and Manitoba. The groups meet once a month for sessions focused on learning new skills, leadership, community, and advocacy.
External Resources
Here are some resources we trust
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COVID-19 Resources for Freelance Artists, Writers, and Media Workers. Sent to us by the amazing team at Sketch.
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Kids Help Phone
Free, anonymous counselling for youth, 24/7. Call or text.
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LGBT Youthline
Confidential peer chat support for LGBT youth, Friday-Sunday 4pm-9pm
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Trans Student.org
Youth-led organization dedicated to transforming the educational environment for trans and gender non-conforming students through advocacy and empowerment.
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Egale's MyGSA.ca
Resources for starting and working with a GSA
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The 519
Toronto Community Centre in the LGBTQ+ Village, offering support groups, social programs, and more.
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PFLAG
Support for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
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SOY Toronto
Toronto centre providing programs and support for queer youth.
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Youth Project Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia based organization providing support and programs for LGBTQ+ youth
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QMUNITY
Vancouver based resource for LGBTQ2S people and their allies in search of safe community people
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Be There
Created by Jack.org, Be There is the most engaging and comprehensive resource available to learn how to support someone struggling with their mental health. Whether you have 5 minutes or 5 hours
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Trans Lifeline
A national trans-led organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of the community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education.